Police Confirm Employee Death At Cannabis Facility Was From Natural Causes, Coworkers Still Claim Safety Violations
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An employee at Green Thumb Industries' (OTCQX:GTBIF) facility died from natural causes, according to a police report. However, the incident has raised safety concerns, with the cannabis workers union Teamster highlighting occupational hazards at the facility. The company has faced multiple complaints with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) alleging serious safety and health violations. The report also mentions a previous death at a Trulieve facility due to potential exposure to cannabis dust.
July 19, 2023 | 4:02 pm
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Green Thumb Industries is facing safety concerns following the death of an employee. The company has multiple complaints with OSHA alleging serious safety and health violations.
The death of an employee at Green Thumb Industries' facility, despite being ruled as natural causes, has raised safety concerns. The company has faced multiple complaints with OSHA alleging serious safety and health violations. This negative publicity could potentially impact the company's reputation and stock price in the short term.
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